Callum Kerr shared the devastating news on Instagram with a joint statement from him and his family as authorities in France continue to investigate the shocking deaths of his mother and stepfather at their home.

Virgin River' star Callum Kerr speaks out about the death of his mother, Dawn Searle, and stepfather, Andrew Searle, on Instagram.

Virgin River star Callum Kerr has released a statement on the tragic, shocking death of his mother and stepfather in an apparent murder in France. According to Deadline, Kerr and his family are still reeling and coming to terms with the loss after the news broke earlier in the week.

Scottish actor Callum Kerr issued a statement Sunday following the death of his mother and stepfather in France.

Scottish actor Callum Kerr has issued a statement following the shock death of his mother alongside her husband in France. UK media previously reported that the bodies of retired fraud investigator Andrew Searle and his wife Dawn were discovered Thursday at their home near Villefranche-de-Rouergue in south-west France.